This is a discussion on Suspension under 00 within the Suspension & Wheels forums, part of the Tech & Modifying & General Repairs category; Originally Posted by Mikie13
For good handling, negative camber is necessary to create the most contact possible when within the ...

For good handling, negative camber is necessary to create the most contact possible when within the turn. A -1 or -1.5 degree of camber shouldn't wear your tires out too much more than normally, especially if you're good at keeping them rotated properly. Many others here are running -1.5 to -2 degrees just fine.

Regarding the Anti Lift Kit; are there any other add on's? Will I be replacing a part with this part? Sorry for the many questions, I'm not really a carguru, just trying to learn what I can do here and there for my car.

With a car that age, you're going to want to replace the entire assembly. With a $1000 budget, I'd say do the following:
KYB GR-2 struts
Swift Sport springs
New OE mounts (F/R)
Camber bolts (rear)
Alignment (custom spec, not OE) - max out the front bolts as much negative as you can without cross-camber (-1.2-1.5°), dial back the rear to -.8-1.0° (I like ~.5° less in the rear vs the front), and zero toe all around

That will freshen up the struts (which are likely pretty worn on a 10+ year old car), give you a little better stance, a bit of a handling upgrade, while staying within your budget.

Ride quality, looks, handling...all improved. Where the $1000 coilovers you were considering, wouldn't do all that.

I agree with exactly the parts that Matt just suggested, except I would've done Tokico d-spec struts

i DD my car as well. dont really plan on tracking it with the excepting of MAYBE an autocross here and there. i ran eibach prokit springs for many years which were great but just wanted improved handling. i bought BC BR coilovers for well below $1k and i have to say i'm in love with them. i've had them for a few months now and have no complaints thus far. the car handles so much better and the ride quality is still pretty great. i know a lot of people prefer a good spring/strut combo which is a great recommendation, but i just wanted to throw in my 2c on "cheap" coilovers.

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